Pronouns : He/Him
Program and Level of Study: Postdoctorat
Research area : Psychoeducation
Supervisor : Geneviève Paquette, Ph.D. et Alexa Martin-Storey, Ph.D.
Email address: rene-marc.lavigne@usherbrooke.ca
Describe your research project in a few lines.
My research focuses on analyzing the residual effects of the use of professional support services in a school context for children with conduct disorders. It also examines minority stress factors, resilience, and their effects on the sleep quality of young individuals from sexual minorities. Additionally, it explores the effects of slut-shaming on the development and psychological health of adolescents.
Can you share with us a memorable moment or experience from your academic journey?
During my Doctoral studies, I coordinated an edition of the Student Symposium on Sexualities and Gender: Vulnerability, Resilience (SVR) in collaboration with the Research Chair on Sexual Diversity and Plurality of Genders.
What is the most challenging aspect of your research or studies, and how do you overcome it?
Time management can be a challenge that I overcome by regularly planning each of my tasks in order of priority and based on the time available to me.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy hiking in nature or in the city and spending time with my friends and family.
